Treasure Valley track athletes of the week (May 6 to 12)
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GIRLS TRACK
Christine Huckins, Capital: Broke 5A District Three meet records in winning the 100 (11.74), 200 (24.21) and 4x100 relay (47.46) at Middleton High. All three times are No. 1 in the state this season.
Sophia Clark, Boise: Set the 5A District Three meet record in the 400 (55.75) and 4x200 relay (1:39.69), while also anchoring the Brave’s 4x400 relay (3:54.10) to a win. All three times lead the state this season.
Melissa Eyer, Skyview: Took first in four events at the 4A District Three meet at Ridgevue High, winning the 100 (12.61), long jump (17-5.5) and running the opening leg of the Hawks’ 4x100 (49.39) and 4x200 (1:44.68) relays.
Brooklyn Dayley, Melba: Qualified for state in four events with victories in the 800 (2:21.62), 300 hurdles (48.11), 4x200 (1:48.28) and medley relay (1:51.05, school record) at the 2A District Three meet at New Plymouth.
Taliah Rogers, Victory Charter: Placed second in the 800 (2:21.50), anchored the Vipers’ runner-up 4x200 relay (1:52.75), ran the final leg on the Vipers’ winning medley relay (1:52.96, school record) and again anchored their first-place 4x400 relay (4:27.81) at the 1A District Three meet.
Nadja Burkholder, Timberline: Became the only Idaho triple jumper to surpass 38 feet this season, winning the event with a distance of 38-1.5 at the 5A District Three meet.
Rilyn Stevens, Mountain View: Took first in the 1,600 (4:58.96) and 3,200 (11:04.54) at the 5A District Three meet.
Lydia Lindsey, Fruitland: Qualified for state in four events, winning the 100 (12.55), 200 (25.76), 100 hurdles (15.12) and long jump (18-11.5) at the 3A District Three meet at Homedale.
Avery Reece, Nampa Christian: Placed first in four events at the 2A District Three meet, winning the 100 (12.57), 200 (25.86), 100 hurdles (16.05) and long jump (17-0).
Carlotta Papa, Liberty Charter: Qualified for state in four events with victories in the 100 hurdles (15.01), 4x100 relay (51.81), pole vault (10-1) and long jump (16-8.75) at the 1A District Three meet.
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BOYS TRACK
Braden Ankeny, Rocky Mountain: Tied the 5A District Three meet record in the 200 with his winning time of 21.45. He also won the 400 in a personal-best 48.20.
Kai Twaddle-Dunham, Centennial: Set 5A District Three meet records in sweeping the shot put (61-7) and discus (200-3). His discus mark ranks eighth in the nation.
Carsten Volkers, Melba: Qualified for state in four events, sweeping the 110 hurdles (15.79) and 300 hurdles (40.20) while running legs on the Mustangs’ runner-up 4x200 (1:32.35, school record) and medley (3:39.33) relays at the 2A District Three meet.
Luke Stockett, Victory Charter: Dominated the distance races at the 1A District Three meet, winning the 800 (1:55.82), 1,600 (4:27.15) and 3,200 (9:45.89) and running the anchor leg on the Vipers’ winning medley relay (3:38.46, school record).
Chase Lawyer, Boise: Ran personal bests in winning the 110 hurdles (14.35) and 300 hurdles (38.49) and was part of the Brave’s runner-up 4x200 relay (1:27.54).
Carver Martin, Meridian: Posted the No. 1 mark in the state this season in the long jump with a distance of 23-9.75 at the 5A District Three meet.
Cash Mckie, Ridgevue: Placed first in four events at the 4A District Three meet with victories in the 100 (10.79), 200 (21.88), 4x100 (42.54) and 4x200 (1:28.11).
George Speirs, McCall-Donnelly: Earned four golds at the 3A District Three meet, winning the 800 (1:59.59), 1,600 (4:31.22), 3,200 (9:23.84) and medley relay (3:40.91).
Chris Olson, Cole Valley Christian: Recorded personal bests in winning the 200 (22.94), long jump (21-9.75) and triple jump (44-2.5) at the 2A District Three meet.
Claytin Harper, Tri-Valley: Took first in the 100 (10.97), 200 (22.30) and long jump (21-7.5) and ran the anchor leg of the Titans’ runner-up 4x100 relay (45.19) at the 1A District Three meet.
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This story was originally published May 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM.
